A report by the policing inspectorate outlined the toll that budget pressures are having on the service.

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland, which represents rank and file officers in the region, reacted angrily.

He will appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Police staff will be among public sector worker taking part in a major strike on Thursday over pay

Jon Boutcher said he wanted the PSNI to get back to doing what it does best